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Buff-spotted Flameback

Buff-spotted Flameback

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The Luzon Flameback is a vibrant woodpecker endemic to the Philippines, known for its fiery golden-red back and intricate plumage patterns. It is typically found in various forest types, from lowland to montane areas.
Where to spot
Found in the northern Philippines, including Luzon, Catanduanes, Marinduque, and Polillo islands, preferring forests, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its striking golden-red back and the male's red crest. Its rapid, loud drumming on tree trunks or branches often gives away its presence. Listen for its sharp, repeated calls.
When to spot
Observable throughout the day and year, with peak activity often in the morning hours. Its drumming can be heard frequently during breeding season.
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus montanus, hembra, Mindanao MG 1989.jpg
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus montanus, hembra, Mindanao MG 1989 (cropped).jpg
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus montanus, macho MG 1998.jpg
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus stricklandi.jpg
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus montanus, hembra, Mindanao MG 1989.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus montanus, hembra, Mindanao MG 1989 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus montanus, macho MG 1998.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysocolaptes lucidus stricklandi.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like many woodpeckers, the Luzon Flameback has a specially adapted tongue that can extend far beyond the tip of its bill, allowing it to extract insects from deep crevices in wood.
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